Continuing with the theme of posting about pies I baked six months ago, this blueberry birthday pie with fresh basil was a delectable summer treat. The recipe is super simple. It combines cooked and fresh berries for a delightful mix of flavors and textures. I decided to complement the berries with chopped fresh basil just to get a little wild.

These days I mostly bake pie just for the pleasure of transporting it in my pie box.

The pie was a hit with party goers and most importantly with the birthday girl herself–who, as it turns out, got a pie that nicely matched her party dress: